Day of Giving 2026

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

In a time when the strength of our Jewish community is tested, one thing remains clear: investing in our children, our future, is one of the most powerful acts we can make.
On this Day of Giving, we come together to ensure that every Jewish teen can learn, grow, and lead with pride.

As the only community Jewish high school in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, TanenbaumCHAT stands at the centre of shaping tomorrow’s Jewish story. Here, students from across our diverse community are challenged, supported, and inspired to live lives of meaning, purpose, and Jewish commitment. 

Your gift this Day of Giving helps:

  • Support Academic Excellence by investing in innovative teaching, professional development, and curriculum design, to deliver meaningful learning rooted in Jewish values.
  • Promote Jewish Literacy & Commitment to the State of Israel by enriching Jewish learning, strengthening Hebrew skills and a lifelong connection to Israel.
  • Ensure Financial Sustainability & Tuition Accessibility, helping 25% of students receive financial assistance and making a TanenbaumCHAT education accessible for generations to come.
  • Enhance an Outstanding Student Experience, advancing student life through clubs, sports, leadership opportunities, and events that support social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
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Join us. Grow with us. And help build the Jewish future—today.

Matching Donors

Generous members of our TanenbaumCHAT community have contributed funds to match your Day of Giving gift. We are deeply grateful to our Matching Donors for their meaningful and continuous support.

Bram and Ilana Belzberg & Family
Birenzweig & Roth Families
Bryna and Brian Bloom
Corrin Family 
Leon ’84 and Denise Elmaleh & Family

David and Pearl Elman Fund
Feldstein & Silverberg Families 
Deborah and Neil Fischler

Steve, Suzy ’90, Amanda ’18, Josh ’20 and 
Layla ‘24  Kauffman

Aaron Kotick and Jasmine Eliav ’96 & Family
Gabi and Warren Krug

Jordan Kupinsky ’90 and Nicky Cohen, 
Hayley ’21, Justin ’23 and Ryan ’28 Kupinsky

Fela Lichtblau & Family
David Mansell and Naomi Rifkind Mansell &        Family
Myrna and Marvin Nussbaum
Robin and Kobi Ofir 
Robyn Kestenberg ’83, Stephen, Jordan ’17      and Samantha ’18 Posen

Rael and Taryn Diamond & Family
Sylvia and Ted Quint, and Adam, Mia, Lilah ’25,  Chloe ’27 and Joey Rapoport

Craig Rimer and Elyse Zelunka
Ross Family 
Adina Bloom Somer ’93, Jeff Somer, Evan ’24      and  Seth ’26 Somer

Shawn and Debbie Stern 
Sabrina and Ronnie Strasser 
TanenbaumCHAT Board of Directors

Lauren and Jamie Wise & Family
Anonymous
Anonymous Parent of TanenbaumCHAT Grads


Committee Members

Debbie Bergson
Tamara Blitz-Miller
Nicky Cohen
Stacey Farber
Erin Henechowicz
Shoshana Israel '91

Celeste Ivers
Mark '66 & Jan Lapedus
Liz Reuben
Sari Sadofsky
Ryan Starkman
Tima Steinberg

Suzie Stern
Sabrina Strasser
Lisi Tesher
Robin Toledano
Meredith Wenger Rudin
Shari Zinman-Levy

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To learn more about how to get invloved in our annual Day of Giving campaign, please contact our Advancement team, at advancement@tanenbaumchat.org or 416.636.5984 ext. 353.

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